The Aporia · Live: Emmy Awards 2026 live: Hacks and Widow's Bay fight for Best Comedy award

ABC is providing live coverage of the 78th annual Primetime Emmy Awards in 2026. Emergency room drama "The Pitt" leads with 25 nominations, while comedy shows "Hacks" and newcomer "Widow's Bay" are competing for Best Comedy. The article invites readers to participate by voting on polls predicting winners and commenting on their favorites among nominated shows like "The Gilded Age."

Written by the local model on 2026-09-14, using this article's own text rather than the other coverage of the same event (that is the story summary below).

Story summary

The 2026 Primetime Emmy Awards took place on September 14 at the Peacock Theater in downtown Los Angeles, starting at 8 p.m. ET. "The Pitt," with 25 nominations including a leading eight acting nods, and "Hacks," competing for its fifth consecutive season, were among the frontrunners. Newcomer "Widow's Bay" also garnered significant attention with 19 nominations. The event honored television series that aired or streamed between June 1, 2025, and May 31, 2026. Celebrities including Matthew Rhys, Zendaya, Sarah Snook, and Colman Domingo walked the red carpet to celebrate the achievements in American television, with fashion reflecting the legacy of late designer Bob Mackie.

Written for “Emmys 2026 Award ShowCoverage” on 2026-09-15, grounded in this article and the 12 other(s) covering the same event.

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“Both articles describe the live broadcast and nominations for the 78th Emmy Awards on September 14, 2026.”

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“While both articles cover the 2026 Emmy Awards, Article A focuses on nominations and live updates of winners/losers during the ceremony, whereas Article B specifically covers stars arriving at the red carpet.”

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“While both articles cover aspects of the 2026 Emmy Awards, Article A focuses on live updates and nominations for Best Comedy, whereas Article B highlights red carpet fashion and special performances. They describe different parts of the event.”

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“Article A provides a preview of the nominees, while Article B covers live updates and events during the Emmy Awards ceremony.”

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I'm Tessa Flemming and together with arts reporter Velvet Winter, we'll be bringing you all the latest updates from the ceremony, from the winners to the losers and all the key moments.

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2026-09-14 · ABC News (AU)

Live: Emmy Awards 2026 live: Hacks and Widow's Bay fight for Best Comedy award · assertive framing

live Emmy Awards 2026 live: Stars file into the Emmys for television's biggest night Welcome to ABC's 2026 Emmy Awards live blog! asserted

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Emergency room drama The Pitt leads the pack with 25 nominations, while Hacks and newcomer Widow's Bay are going head-to-head for Best Comedy. asserted

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New: Filters Choose what information you see below by using filters Key Event Vote for the shows YOU want to win an Emmy! asserted

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Think you can pick an Emmy winner? Prove it! asserted

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Vote in our 2026 Emmys polls for which show you want to win the two big genre awards today! asserted

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I'm Tessa Flemming and together with arts reporter Velvet Winter, we'll be bringing you all the latest updates from the ceremony, from the winners to the losers and all the key moments. asserted

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It all kicks off from 10am AEST. asserted

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So tell us, who are you rooting for? New England comedy horror, Widow's Bay? asserted

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Let us know in the comments, and don't forget to use the reactions on each post to get involved! asserted

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